The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 5, awarded a purchase order to Precision X-Ray, Inc. for an irradiator for a humanized mouse colony on September 28, 2026, with a ceiling value of $155,195.00.
The order calls for a Rad Source RS 2000-Q2 or equivalent X-ray irradiator meeting specifications including a 1,000–4,000 W generator with minimum 225 kV energy output, 95% or greater dose uniformity ratio, and self-shielded design requiring no nuclear licensing. The equipment must comply with FDA regulations per 21 CFR 1020.40 and include a data recording module, rodent cage in pie configuration, operational training, and one-year warranty covering up to 3,200 hours. Delivery and installation are required within 60 days of award. Place of performance is room BB-120 at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland. Ultimate completion date is December 26, 2026. The purchase order originated from a competitive RFQ posted August 19, 2026, with quotes due August 25, 2026.